qwijibo Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 1 hour ago, Rob_Zepp said: Wow, this is an amazing signing and could not be more ideal for Vancouver in terms of terms and is below the market of what Edler could have received in terms of AAV. Does nothing to their CAP issues that don't start to show up until (potentially only that is) year 3. This demonstrated three things: Edler took a hometown discount AND probably didn't agree with his agent who would have pushed for more term and/or AAV Canucks management clearly understands and is sticking to a development plan and that does not include long-term commitments post a certain age when their young core should be mostly "emerged" (also showed a bit of hardball played...NO way this was Edler camp preferred deal) Some in media and CDC (Edler "done" with Vancouver) created a narrative based upon nothing whatsoever This, as stated in other threads, is one of the best FA signings by any team this summer in terms of team need, CAP situation and ensuring a "fit". A bit early to declare that considering free agency hasn’t even opened yet. But yes. A very solid signing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3aL Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 So stoked on this. Probably what happened was Edler was on his holiday and his agent was trying to get him a great deal. edler gets involved like wth just sign the deal I just want to be in Van! 2x6 is perfect. flexible term and the salary is fair but UFA hometown discount. respect to Edler for getting it done. And to JB for not folding early and doing the 3 year NTC deal. If we added Gardiner it would be interesting, just lots of LHD Gardiner-Tanev Edler-Hughes Hutton-Stecher Schenn then injuries We have lots of Guys to call up. Juolevi can have a year to rebound from injury and focus on his game and conditioning. Hopefully we are able to move hutton the next offseason or when necessary to make room for Juolevi. or if the rumours of trading Tanev are true. And they moved him. They would have to have to sign a RHD like Myers (yikes) or stralman who I really like but his term / age would scare me: Edler-Stralman Hughes-Schenn Hutton-Stecher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberz21 Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 Excellent deal. I would have paid him 7M$ as long as it was for 2 year, but 6M is even better. Great job by JB holding his ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 I’m hoping that next season can start off as C: Bo (it’s been long enough) A1: Edler A2: Tanev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Bang Boogie Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 Ok, this is even better than the reported 3 x 5.5m. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Zepp Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 4 minutes ago, qwijibo said: A bit early to declare that considering free agency hasn’t even opened yet. But yes. A very solid signing. The words "so far" were missed by me for sure. Agreed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasCanuck Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 Awesome signing! Interesting, this is similar to something that was proposed by someone on our board and I seconded. Seattle won't pick him if he's a UFA, we just resign him after the Expansion draft. Gets to finish his career here! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester13 Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 Another thing I really like about Eddie signing this deal, aside from the obvious, is that it may hopefully rub off on some of our core players into signing deals that take care of them but also the team. The last thing we need is a situation like what Toronto is going through right now. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddyguy Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 17 minutes ago, goblix said: Curious on why you lost respect for Dhaliwal? if anything you should be gaining respect no ? Dhaliwal has been reporting what's been going on. Prior to a couple days ago it was stalled which he reported and when the negotiations was looking good and picked up again he reported that too. Seems like he's been accurate in his reports. Thank you! I think people just like to pick on him because of the rep he has with Solkowski and Cybulski on the radio. But imo he's probably the best insider this market has. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekey Pete Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 YES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stelar Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 Nice one step forward. Worried now about the two steps backwards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amebushi Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 11 minutes ago, Boeserker said: Edler is on the Freedom 40 plan. He doesn't want the C, he doesn't care to win the Cup, he just wants to be comfortable for the next few years. Also, who gave him the nickname "Eagle"? Just terribad Freedom 40 plan? This is great as he is 33 and signed a 2 year deal that is very club friendly. The guy has battled through more adversity than most can imagine, been our best defender for quite a while and never got the support he should have in terms of players on the ice or from “fans” like you. This is a great signing, lots of upside, virtually bo risk. You won’t get a better dman this year without giving up assets, more term and more money. As to the nickname...I’m guessing you just started watching hockey recently. Edler just took one for the team and you say he doesn’t care. It’s no wonder UFA’s won’t come here without Albatross contracts. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysACanuckFan Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 1 minute ago, Stelar said: Nice one step forward. Worried now about the two steps backwards Maybe it's two steps forward 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maniwaki Canuck Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 4 minutes ago, buddyguy said: Hate to say it man but you have to give him credit. He's been pretty bang on about most things and is probably the best insider for the Canucks. He was the first one that actually said this deal was going to get done. Elliotte Friedman said it could be 4 year deal LOL True, but wasn't he also the source of earlier reports that there wasn't going to be a deal? No doubt the guy has some access but if he's just putting out what some party to the negotiation wants the public to hear at any given moment and can change 180 degrees from one day to the next, then that does affect his credibility, no? Maybe not to "a stopped clock is right twice a day" levels, but definitely in that direction. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysACanuckFan Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 3 minutes ago, The Sedge said: YES JA in Swedish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph. Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 Wow, last I saw it was still going to be 3-4 years. This is so great — As if he wasn't a fan favourite before... I wouldn't be surprised it he steps into a new role with the club after retiring. Maybe work with and eventually replace Gradin as our Swedish scout? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sbriggs Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 1 hour ago, ItalianCanuck1 said: Welcome back, Legend. Fantastic deal for both parties, very happy now let the deals roll JB time to make good on the Canucks needs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddyguy Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 5 minutes ago, Maniwaki Canuck said: True, but wasn't he also the source of earlier reports that there wasn't going to be a deal? No doubt the guy has some access but if he's just putting out what some party to the negotiation wants the public to hear at any given moment and can change 180 degrees from one day to the next, then that does affect his credibility, no? Maybe not to "a stopped clock is right twice a day" levels, but definitely in that direction. Not necessarily. Every insider has their hiccups and it is possible that both sides hit a stalemate before resuming negotiations. He's also accurate 95% of the time so i have to disagree with you in saying that it affects his credibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PhillipBlunt Posted June 20, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 20, 2019 6 minutes ago, Stelar said: Nice one step forward. Worried now about the two steps backwards 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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